Funeral & Cremation Services in the Decatur & Cerro Gordo, IL

WELCOME TO

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

For over 140 years, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes have served Macon County families with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Founded in 1883, our legacy of care began with Daniel Brintlinger and continues today with a commitment to honoring every life with dignity and respect. We offer a full range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation, preplanning, and grief support. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance in modern, comfortable facilities, helping families create meaningful tributes. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate assistance, we’re here for you—proud to be part of the community we’ve served for generations.

OUR SERVICES

Services Centered Around Your Needs

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Traditional Services

We help families create meaningful funeral services that reflect their values, traditions, and the life being honored. Whether religious, cultural, or deeply personal, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
A gravestone is sitting in the middle of a cemetery.

Cremation Services

With an on-site crematory and a range of personalized options, we offer cremation services you can trust—delivered with care, transparency, and respect.
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Preplanning Services

Planning ahead gives your family peace of mind and ensures your wishes are known. Our team is here to walk you through the process with compassion and clarity.
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Veteran Services

Our team includes proud veterans who understand the significance of honoring military service. We take special pride in helping families arrange military honors, coordinate VA benefits, and create meaningful tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.
Honoring Traditions

Burial Services

We help families create meaningful funeral services that reflect their values, traditions, and the life being honored. Whether religious, cultural, or deeply personal, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Cremation with Care

Cremation Services

With an on-site crematory and a range of personalized options, we offer cremation services you can trust—delivered with care, transparency, and respect.

Plan Ahead Today

Preplanning Services

Planning ahead gives your family peace of mind and ensures your wishes are known. Our team is here to walk you through the process with compassion and clarity.

Serving Veterans

Veteran Services

Our team includes proud veterans who understand the importance of honoring military service. We take pride in arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.

Honoring Traditions

Burial Services

We help families create meaningful funeral services that reflect their values, traditions, and the life being honored. Whether religious, cultural, or deeply personal, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Cremation with Care

Cremation Services

At Countryside, we proudly own and operate our own crematory, giving us a distinct advantage in service. Unlike many other funeral homes that subcontract, your loved one never leaves our compassionate care.

Plan ahead today

Preplanning Services

Planning ahead gives your family peace of mind and ensures your wishes are known and honored. Our caring and dedicated team is here to walk you through the process with compassion, guidance, and clarity.

Serving Veterans

Veteran Services

Our team includes proud veterans who understand the importance of honoring military service. We take pride in arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.

OUR REVIEWS

What Families Are Saying

Here in Your Time of Need

We understand that losing a loved one or preparing for their passing is never easy. That’s why we’re here to support you, easing the burden and helping you navigate this journey with care and compassion.


If you’re unsure of the next steps or need guidance in making funeral arrangements, please give us a call. You can also fill out the form to begin the process, and we’ll be here to assist you every step of the way.

Those We Remember

CURRENT OBITUARIES

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Send Flowers

Hand Delivered by a Local Florist

Sending flowers from a local florist ensures your arrangement arrives fresh and beautifully crafted. Local florists add a personal touch and carefully design each bouquet with care and attention to detail. Supporting local businesses also helps strengthen your community while honoring your loved one.

OUR EVENTS

You’re Not Alone: Join Us for Upcoming Grief Support Events

Healing Hearts Grief Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month

7 PM EST/ 6 PM CST/ 5 PM MST/ 4 PM PST


This virtual grief support group meets on Zoom and can be accessed via webcam or phone. Together, we’ll share coping tools, connect with others who truly understand, and offer the support you need to discover hope after heartache.

Healing Hearts Grief Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month

7 PM EST/ 6 PM CST/ 5 PM MST/ 4 PM PST


This virtual grief support group meets on Zoom and can be accessed via webcam or phone. Together, we’ll share coping tools, connect with others who truly understand, and offer the support you need to discover hope after heartache.

OUR LOCATIONS

Our Locations to Serve You

A group of people are posing for a picture together in an office.

Traditional Services

We help families create meaningful funeral services that reflect their values, traditions, and the life being honored. Whether religious, cultural, or deeply personal, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
A gravestone is sitting in the middle of a cemetery.

Cremation Services

With an on-site crematory and a range of personalized options, we offer cremation services you can trust—delivered with care, transparency, and respect.
A woman is holding a cell phone in her hands.

Preplanning Services

Planning ahead gives your family peace of mind and ensures your wishes are known. Our team is here to walk you through the process with compassion and clarity.
Two men in suits are shaking hands in front of a building.

Veteran Services

Our team includes proud veterans who understand the significance of honoring military service. We take special pride in helping families arrange military honors, coordinate VA benefits, and create meaningful tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Decatur

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Cerro Gordo

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - 72 St. Chapel

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Millard Chapel

72nd. St. Chapel

Millard Chapel